Compare-Contrast+Essay

Compare/Contrast Essay

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Writing a thesis statement for your compare/contrast essay:

Start with a "cue" word that helps your reader understand that a comparison is going to be made: **whereas, although, while, even though**.

﻿Thesis statement examples:
 * Although a good education is the goal of both traditional schools and alternative educational settings, many students are now finding that non-traditional education choices such as online courses and hybrid courses are better able to meet their individual needs.
 * While both Romano's restaurant and Olive Garden serve Italian food, the unique ambiance and diverse menu offerings provide a totally different eating experience at each restaurant.
 * Even though many movie-goers enjoyed the amazing animation in both __Tron__ and __Ice Age__, in reality, Ice Age is a better movie because the characters are endearing and funny.

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